COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. OF CENTRAL TEXAS
JOB VACANCY NOTICE # 24-39
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Date Posted: May 10, 2024
A Washington Early Head Start -
San Marcos, Texas 78666
$2,019.32-$2,075.92 Biweekly
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Mission:
Helping Central Texans improve economics self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.
Job Summary:
The Head Start Program Site Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of the center. The Site Supervisor will oversee all staff in a cohesive way so as to promote continuity and efficiency in the function of the center. The Site Supervisor will guide staff and oversee all classrooms in order to promote and build developmentally appropriate practices for all children in the center. The Site Supervisor will work as a team with the Family Advocate, administration, program consultants and the community to coordinate all activities involving the program and families.
Operating Principles:
A. Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
B. Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
C. Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
D. High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
E. Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
F. Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long term operating efficiencies.
G. Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
H. Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.
Duties/Responsibilities:
In order to promote school readiness, health and well-being of the children and families the Site Supervisor will:
1. Ensure that all program policies, procedures and activities as defined in the Program Service Plans are followed.
2. Report all suspected Child Abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 and adhere to agency policy.
3. Ensure that all adult to child interactions in the center are positive, appropriate and respectful according to the Head Start Program (birth to 5) Guidance and Discipline Policies and Standards of Conduct, Conscious Discipline, and CLASS approach.
4. Ensure that curriculum, classroom environments are developmentally appropriate in each class every day, and that teacher lesson plans are maximizing instructional time, including afternoon instruction.
5. Ensure that parents are actively engaged as partners in their children’s education and encouraged to attend center and agency events.
6. Ensure that all documentation is completed and filed as directed in the agency policies and procedures including but not limited to developmental and behavioral screenings, children’s files, and parent communication in the Child Plus data management system.
7. Ensure that all agency policies and procedures are followed with regard to the purchasing of supplies, materials and equipment needed for the functioning of the center including but not limited to petty cash, the center inventory, agency credit cards and Purchase Orders.
8. Maintain good relationships with community partners including but not limited to local ISDs, ECI, public libraries, health care providers and volunteers.
9. Assist with recruitment of parents and staff.
10. Ensure staff ratios and class size are maintained at all times.
11. Ensure that all staff and volunteers receive required on-site training, orientation and documentation of volunteer hours and monthly record sheets are submitted to the Head Start Program Director.
12. Hold monthly staff meetings.
13. Observe in each classroom at least twice per month using the Ongoing Classroom Monitoring Tool in Child Plus to document teacher’s compliance with all program expectations.
14. Consistently and in a timely manner assist staff in maintaining expected job performance through professional development and by following procedures outlined in the CAI Guidelines for Personnel regarding disciplinary action when needed.
15. Be familiar with and maintain compliance with all standards including but not limited to the Program Service Plans, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers, State Department of Health Services, and local health, fire and safety agencies.
16. Flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.
General Indicators:
- Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor
- Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned
- Manages time effectively.
- Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
- Adheres to Agency’s best practices related to time and leave.
- Dress is appropriate to work environment.
- Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
- Three years experience in a classroom with 0 - 5-year-old children
- Three years of supervisory experience in a licensed child care facility
- Texas Center Director Credential
- Ability to speak English and Spanish
Required:
Education – Must meet one to fulfill education requirement.
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies (with specialization in any of the above)
OR
- Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college or university with 12 hours in child development
Experience:
- One year of experience in a licensed child care facility.
- One-year of supervisory or mentor experience in any setting.
- 6 hours in business management.
- Basic PC computer skills including creating basic documents and utilizing electronic communication systems.
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to lift 25-30 pounds
- Be able to walk, run, squat, sit on floor, speak, hear, and see to ensure children's health and safety
Other Requirements:
- Valid Texas Driver's License - Class C.
- Daily Access to a vehicle.
- Vehicle insurance (personal injury and liability).
- Initial Health Exam required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
- Initial and annual TB screening are required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
- Criminal Background Check required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
- Fingerprinting required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
For additional information about Community Action, Inc. visit our Website at www.communityaction.com.